--- title: "Oxford Abstracts Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about Oxford Abstracts Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Mental Health products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/84611/Oxford-Abstracts/" page_type: "product" language: "en" --- # Oxford Abstracts Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on September 16, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Oxford Abstracts ## What is Oxford Abstracts? Powerful, cost-effective research conference software you can trust. From simple abstract management, to a feature-rich and engaging virtual conference program, you no longer have to sacrifice performance when you're on a budget. A pioneer of abstract management services for two decades, we've worked with thousands of conference organisers around the globe. Dedicated and personal assistance from our expert, friendly support team. ## What is Oxford Abstracts used for? [Conference](https://www.capterra.com/conference-software/)[Other Education & Learning Software](https://www.capterra.com/other-education-learning-software/)[Mental Health](https://www.capterra.com/mental-health-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 22 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 100% Neutral 0% Negative 0% Starting price $750 Per Feature, One Time Free trial available Includes Free Version Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Oxford Abstracts?[Manage this product listing](https://www.g2.com/products/oxford-abstracts/claim_requests/new?auto=true) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Oxford Abstracts 4.9 (22) VS. [4.7 (164)](https://www.capterra.com/p/144596/Accelevents/reviews/) Starting Price $750 Per Feature, One Time Starting Price $7000 Flat Rate, One Time Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.5 (22) Ease Of Use 4.6 (1,098) Value For Money 4.9 (16) Value For Money 4.7 (878) Customer Service 4.8 (17) Customer Service 4.8 (989) ## Oxford Abstracts alternatives [4.2 (40)](https://www.capterra.com/p/196600/A2Z-Events/reviews/) Starting price $3500.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 83% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.3 (6)](https://www.capterra.com/p/234990/Swapcard/#reviews) Starting price $610.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 67% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Cvent Event Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/26318/Cvent-Event-Management/) [4.5 (1,099)](https://www.capterra.com/p/26318/Cvent-Event-Management/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/26318/Cvent-Event-Management/) [EventsAir](https://www.capterra.com/p/130158/EventsAIR/) [4.6 (79)](https://www.capterra.com/p/130158/EventsAIR/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/130158/EventsAIR/) ## FAQs about Oxford Abstracts Overview ### Which roles and teams benefit most from Oxford Abstracts? Oxford Abstracts is most used by academic staff, conference and education managers, and healthcare or research coordinators who need to collect abstracts, manage peer review, and organize event content. Operations and marketing teams benefit from streamlining submissions, speaker workflows, communications, and program planning for conferences, training, and scholarly events. Answer based on 22 reviews Overview ### What company size and specific industries is Oxford Abstracts built for? Oxford Abstracts is designed for professional conference organizers, charities, association management organizations, and academic institutions. It suits organizations that manage conferences, academic events, or abstract review processes, including small teams and larger institutions in these sectors. Features and Usability ### What are the key features of Oxford Abstracts? Oxford Abstracts offers access control and access controls/permissions for user management, plus event registration, registration management, and group registration. It also includes customizable forms, event scheduling, event calendars, ticketing, payment processing, reporting and analytics, activity dashboards, and third-party integrations for conferences and conventions. Getting Started and Support ### What training and onboarding options does Oxford Abstracts offer? Oxford Abstracts provides live online training sessions to help teams get started. These sessions support guided setup and feature walkthroughs with an instructor present, offering a structured format for learning the platform and reviewing core tasks in real time. Getting Started and Support ### What customer support options does Oxford Abstracts offer? Oxford Abstracts provides Email/Help Desk, FAQ/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, and Chat. Users describe the support team as fast and helpful, with clear guidance during setup and responsive help when conferences needed unexpected changes, including a virtual conversion. Answer based on 2 reviews ## Features AI summary Based on 1,166 Mental Health reviews Capterra data shows that buyers of conference software rank the following features as their top priorities: - **Online Registration** (**62%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Event Scheduling** (**50%**) - **Registration Management** (**58%**) Oxford Abstracts supports all three of the features reviewers rate most highly: **Online Registration**, **Event Scheduling**, and **Registration Management**. Together, these capabilities help businesses handle attendee sign-ups, organize event agendas, and manage registrations more efficiently, allowing teams to run conferences with better coordination and a smoother attendee experience. Access Control Regulate who can view information within the system Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Communication Management Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Conferences/Conventions Software that specializes in managing events such as conferences, conventions and trade shows Oxford Abstracts 31 features ### All Features - Access Control: Regulate who can view information within the system - Access Controls/Permissions: Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems - Activity Dashboard: Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities - API: Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases - Communication Management: Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat - Conferences/Conventions: Software that specializes in managing events such as conferences, conventions and trade shows - Customizable Branding: Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding - Customizable Forms: Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information - Data Import/Export: Import and export data to and from software applications - Electronic Payments: Electronically collect payments for goods or services - Email Reminders: Reminders sent via email - Event Calendar: A list of events with their respective dates - Event Management: Schedule and manage the logistics of activities and other gatherings - Event Registration: Online registration for events - Event Scheduling: Plan an event's time and location - Event Ticketing: Manage tickets for specific events - Forms Management: Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location - Group Registration: Register a group/batch of attendees - Live Streaming: Live stream to multiple devices simultaneously - Online Registration: Real-time registration over the web - Payment Processing: Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions - Presentation Streaming: Broadcast live or pre-recorded presentations, including slides, videos, and multimedia content, over the internet - Real-Time Analytics: Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time - Registration Management: Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc. - Reporting & Statistics: Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns - Reporting/Analytics: View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data - Survey/Poll Management: Create and administer polls and surveys - Third-Party Integrations: Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes - Ticketing: Customize, sell, and distribute tickets - Video Streaming: Allows users to view videos without downloading media files - Visitor Registration: Make a list and register visitors --- Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.5 (22) 4.5 Based on 22 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.9 (16) Free Trial Free Version Basic $750.00 Per Feature,One Time Value for money 4.9 (16) 4.9 Based on 16 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.8 (17) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.8 (17) 4.8 Based on 17 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.9 Based on 22 reviews Filter by rating 5(19) 4(3) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent HF Helen F. Operations Education Management ### "Oxford Abstracts" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 August 8, 2022 I have been using this platform for around 10 years and it just gets better each year. I love the simplicity of use and the incredible customer support. The online help is excellent but the team will always be there if you get stuck to either point you in the right direction or help. It does exactly what I need it to do. I think it is excellent. Pros I love the simplicity of use and the incredible customer support. Cons I like it and dont have any gripes. I use the basic package but admit I have not explored the other packages Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor August 10, 2022 Helen, thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoy using Oxford Abstracts. We have passed on your feedback to the Customer Support team. LK Luis K. Senior Manager Higher Education ### "Great multi-lingual solution." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 August 6, 2022 Pros This software is intuitive and easy to use, be it for the submitters, the administrators and especailly, the evaluators. We organize a multilingual conference and OA provides a platform where we can allow for submitters to send their proposals in the language of choice. Cons There are some limitations on what can be done from the branding or graphic aspect of the interface. Something that does not interfere with its true purpose: abstract management! Reasons for choosing Oxford Abstracts Ease of use, multi-lingual interface, and competitive price. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor August 10, 2022 We are so pleased to hear you've found Oxford Abstracts easy to use and thank you for your positive review, Luis. We really do appreciate it. NT Nicole T. Membership and Marketing Manager Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Oxford Abstracts for Annual Meeting" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 July 20, 2022 Pros Comprehensive abstract management software that is reliable and has all the functionality to organise abstracts for the ACPGBI annual meetings Cons Selecting reviewers for an abstract and then have to re-select when sending them an email asking for marking. It it would be ideal to select the reviewers and then send the email notification at the same time. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor August 10, 2022 Thank you for your wonderful review Nicole, we greatly appreciate it. We will also pass on to the team your suggestion. AS Angela S. Nurse Practitioner Hospital & Health Care ### "Great product" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 30, 2020 Excellent to product to highlight submitted abstracts with the ease use for colleagues to review. It's perfect for busy professionals as it was easy to enter the site, review and complete the assignment. Pros Oxford abstracts is a great product. User friendly, excellent product to share with other potential clients/reviewers. Cons Honestly, there was nothing I did not like about the software. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor December 8, 2020 Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your review, Angela. We appreciate it! CL Carlos L. Manager Oil & Energy ### "Easy use" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 24, 2020 Pleasant and easy Pros Easy use and friendly front end. Reviews for papers have been easy to add and archive Cons Difficult to navigate between parts, mostly acceding only by link more than through the tool. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor November 26, 2020 Thanks for the review and feedback, Carlos. We appreciate it. GB Gillian B. Lab/Research Coordinator Research ### "Very User Friendly" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 October 19, 2020 The support contact was friendly, responsive, and anticipated our needs as an organization. Pros I dropped into the administration of this conference quite last minute, and was so relieved that this software was as user friendly as it is. Managing incoming abstracts, sorting them to reviewers, managing reviews, and making decisions was incredibly straightforward, saving the team both trouble and time. Cons I did not experience any limitations in the software, but I used it solely for abstract management and email distribution and did not use the full range of services that the software provides. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor October 27, 2020 Hi Gillian We're so pleased you found our software so user friendly. Ensuring that it is straightforward and easy to use has always been a focus of ours. We're always adding new features so feel free to get in touch the next time you and your team organise a conference. Thanks again DW Deborahw W. Dr Medical Practice ### "Conference abstracts made easy" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 October 19, 2020 Pros Very easy to use . Quick loading easy to mark. Easy to save and go back to later Cons Nothing really didn't have any problems using it Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor October 27, 2020 Thank you so much for your response. We're pleased you found our software easy to use. We're always looking to update and improve our software, so if you have any further comments, feel free to let us know. DL D\_Jean L. Adjunct Professor Higher Education ### "The final product was excellent though data entry was challenging" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 October 19, 2020 Pros The final product and ease of use was excellent Cons Entering data for the abstracts was challenging Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor October 27, 2020 Thank you for letting us know that entering data was difficult, we're always working on improving our software so comments like this are important to us. At the same time we're pleased that your experience with Oxford Abstracts was generally positive. SB Sophie B. Clinical Director, consultant GU med Hospital & Health Care ### "Oxforrd abstracts for reviewing abstracts" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 October 16, 2020 Very positive Pros Very easy and clear to review multiple abstracts at speed Cons I liked it all- much easier than previous abstract review processes Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor October 20, 2020 Hi Sophie - thank you for taking the time to give us your review - we appreciate it - and glad you find the reviewing process easy and efficient. CB Carmel B. HARP Care Co-ordinator Hospital & Health Care ### "Co convenor ACRA 2020 ASM" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 October 16, 2020 Pros Great support, very professional presentation. Easy to put together with the presenters and sponsors. Great feedback from everyone who attended the conference Cons A lot of work for the conveners to put it together, but the end product was worth it. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor October 20, 2020 Hi Carmel - thank you so much for your review and feedback. 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